COBR: Crimes of Violence
2026-06-28 · Cabinet Office · HL1454 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what criteria they apply when deciding whether to convene a COBR meeting following violent attacks against communities; and what consideration they have given to convening a COBR meeting to discuss recent attacks on British
Answer
The Cabinet Office maintains the framework for how the UK central government collectively responds to crises that require co-ordination across government, it is called the Amber Book. The UK’s emergency management system is founded on the principle of sub...